Hillsborough Road is in Ilfracombe and in North Devon district. EX34 9FF is located in the Ilfracombe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2012-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX34 9NW, EX34 9EN, EX34 9HS, EX34 9NR, EX34 9HX, EX34 9HZ, EX34 9EL, EX34 9HT, EX34 9EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX34 9FF is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 46.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 56.5% | 53.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 40.5% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 25.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 16.4% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 13.8% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 34.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 21.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 23% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 13% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 23.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 97% | 95.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 96.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 96.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillsborough Road was 109.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Ilfracombe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillsborough Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ilfracombe East and the 47th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Lantern Court Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-09-03 | £90,000 |
| 3 Lantern Court Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2025-03-21 | £205,373 |
| 36 Lantern Court Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-02-06 | £399,089 |
| 7 Lantern Court Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-14 | £214,585 |
| 29 Lantern Court Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-03 | £285,687 |
EX34 9FF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX34 9FF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Princess Avenue , EX34 9LW | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , EX34 8JL | 2out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Berrynarbor , EX34 9SE | 4out of 4 | 4,268 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Worth Road , EX34 9JB | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali@Adeles | Adele's Cafe, 8 Broad Street | 171 yd | |
| The Restaurant 71 | 71 Fore Street, Ilfracombe | 196 yd | |
| The Terrace Tapas And Wine Bar | 62 Fore Street, Ilfracombe | 196 yd | |
| Take Thyme | 1 Fore Street, Ilfracombe | 196 yd | |
| The Antidote Wine Room | 20 St James Place, Ilfracombe | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship & Pilot Inn | The Ship And Pilot Inn, 9-10 Broad Street | 165 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 2 Fore Street, Ilfracombe | 196 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 4-5 Fore Street, Ilfracombe | 196 yd | |
| Ilfracombe Yacht Club | The Quay, Ilfracombe | 237 yd | |
| Sandpiper Inn | Broad Street, Ilfracombe | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Ice Cream | 13 Broad Street, Ilfracombe | 152 yd | |
| Sun Bean Coffee | 13 Broad Street, Ilfracombe | 152 yd | |
| Bayside Burger Bar | 20 Broad Street, Ilfracombe | 173 yd | |
| Maddys Chippy | 25-26 St James Place, Ilfracombe | 228 yd | |
| Bamboo Palace | 27 St James Place, Ilfracombe | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Stores | 69 High Street, Ilfracombe | 834 yd | |
| Lidl | Wilder Road, Ilfracombe | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranmer Hall CRANMER HALL CRANMER HALL FORE STREET | 249 yd | |
| Ilfracombe Academy Worth Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Ilfracombe Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre LARKSTONE GARDENS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Ilfracombe Town Afc (Marlborough Park) MARLBOROUGH WAY | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Ilfracombe Rugby Club Hillsborough Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.